- Light Requirement is Full Sun
- Height 15-18 Inches
- Width 12-18 Inches
- Use as a filler when using in containers
- Wine red colored flowers!
- Growing Zones 9 - 11
Long considered old-fashion, dahlias are enjoying a resurgence of popularity among gardeners, prized especially as cut flowers. Dalina Grande Castillo’s wine red color looks great when planted as filler in a container. Cluster three to five plants amid perennials to enhance the blooming season in the landscape for. Dalina Grande Castillo joins more than 20 other colors in the Dalina Grande family.
Butterflies regularly visit dahlias. This upright dahlia grows many flowering stems from the base of the plant. At 12 to 18 inches tall and wide and with a spring through summer blooming habit, the flowers can be cut for indoor enjoyment. The University of Wisconsin named Dalina Grande Castillo Dahlia a top performer.
Dalina Grande Castillo Dahlia Care
Grow this dahlia in areas with direct sunlight, but avoid blaring hot west or south exposure, which may cause the flowers to fade. Dahlias do well with full eastern exposure. It has average water needs, so water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Don’t over water because it may cause the plant to rot.
Deadhead (remove spent flowers) Dalina Grande Castillo Dahlia to keep it blooming. Dahlias are a tender plant and after a killing frost, its tubers can be dug, dried, stored for winter and replanted in pots indoors for transplanting outdoors. Or plant them directly outdoors in late spring.
Dalina Grande Castillo Dahlia Spacing
In an average 12- to 14-inch container, plant one or two Dalina Grande Castillo Dahlia. Or mix it with other summer annuals. In the ground, plant about 12 to 18 inches apart. Grow as a summer hedge or border.
Dalina® Grande Castillo Dahlia Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 15-18 Inches |
| Spread: 12-18 Inches |
| Spacing: 12-18 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Use Types: Container, Landscape |
| Features: Cut Flower, Pollinator Attractor |
| Maintenance: Moderate |
| Scientific Name: Dahlia hybrid 'Grande Castillo' USPPAF |
| Common Name: Dalina® Grande Castillo Dahlia |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Selections |
- SKU:
- DAHCSP45
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
